Job summary
- Main area
- Childrens Physiotherapy
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 848-BHC-250-25
- Employer
- Bromley Healthcare
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Phoenix Children's Resource Centre
- Town
- Bromley
- Salary
- £44,485 - £52,521 pa pro rata inclusive of Hcas
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 22/09/2025 23:59
- Interview date
- 02/10/2025
Employer heading

Band 6 Children's Physiotherapist
NHS AfC: Band 6
Bromley Healthcare, a community interest company, delivers a diverse range of services encompassing community nursing (e.g., district nursing, health visiting, specialist nursing) and therapy services catering to individuals across all age groups. Stemming from the community provider unit of NHS Bromley, we boast extensive experience in serving the Bromley populace over many years.
Working at Bromley Healthcare offers a fulfilling experience. Our distinctive service delivery approach and commitment to hearing every employee's voice ensure a gratifying career journey. As a Social Enterprise, we embrace an innovative approach to healthcare delivery, combining the traditional strengths of the NHS, such as robust training and development opportunities, with the flexibility to reinvest surpluses into community initiatives.
Employees of Bromley Healthcare whose role maybe at risk will receive priority consideration.
Applicants for roles involving driving responsibilities will be required to provide proof of business insurance.
Job overview
Band 6 Childrens Physio - 25.5 hrs per week
£44,485 - £52,521 pa pro rata inclusive of Hcas
We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, forward-thinking physiotherapist to join our incredible team at Bromley CIC. We strive to deliver high-quality, efficient and specialised physiotherapy care to children and young people, aged 0-19 across all community settings and are based at the Phoenix Children's Resource Centre.
We are looking for a focused, reliable and passionate physiotherapist with paediatric experience and knowledge, able to undertake assessments, clinical reasoning and treatment planning.
Our service offers a supportive team of highly skilled and experienced paediatric physiotherapists, with opportunities for you to train physiotherapy students and be involved in quality improvement projects.
Main duties of the job
To undertake the comprehensive specialist assessment of children and young people from a varied caseload, including those with a complex presentation, MSK and developmental concerns, using investigative and analytical skills.
To formulate with parents/carers and the child/young person an individual physiotherapy management plan using advanced clinical reasoning skills.
To work within the multi-disciplinary team, providing specialist advice to other specialist health professionals, such as other therapies, child psychologists, health visitors, GPs, social care professionals, education services and others as necessary.
To be responsible for supervision, delegation and teaching of physiotherapy assistants, physiotherapy students and junior staff.
To be able to work closely with the team around the child ensuring physiotherapy management principles are embedded in the community in which the child learns, plays and is cared for.
To provide highly specialist advice for Education Health Care Plans.
To accept clinical responsibility for a varied children's caseload and to organise this effectively with regard to clinical priorities and use of time.
To assess children and young people for specialist equipment for postural control and to facilitate the provision of that equipment. To instruct those working with the child in the use of that equipment. To monitor new developments in specialised equipment, help in piloting new equipment and communicate with manufacturers.
Working for our organisation
Bromley Healthcare, as a community interest company, offers an extensive array of services ranging from community nursing, including district nursing and health visiting, to specialised nursing care, along with therapy services catering to individuals across various age groups.
Compensation is contingent upon NHS experience and current banding/pay point.
We provide an outstanding benefits package, which includes pension schemes, discounted gym memberships, a cycle-to-work scheme, access to home furnishings and electronics, access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounts at various high street retailers, eligibility for the Blue Light Card, the opportunity to apply for low-interest personal loans, and an excellent lease car scheme. Additionally, we are continuously striving to enhance our employee benefits offerings.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information, please see the attached job description and person specification for the role.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- A degree or diploma in Physiotherapy from a recognised training establishment
- Registration with HCPC
Desirable criteria
- Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapists
- Member of APCP
Skills
Essential criteria
- Excellent communication skills; written and verbal
- Knowledge and understanding of postural management, equipment and orthotics
- Ability to prioritise, delegate and manage time efficiently
- Able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Current UK driving license with car available to work
Desirable criteria
- Experience of supervising; physiotherapy assistants, physiotherapy students
Training
Essential criteria
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of paediatric courses; Baby Bobath, Paediatric MSK, Neuro-muscular conditions, Hypermobility
Experience
Essential criteria
- Post graduate experience in a paediatric setting
- Experience and understanding of safeguarding children
- Understanding of EHCP process and reports
Desirable criteria
- Wide variety of paediatric experience; MSK, respiratory etc
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Sarah Kaye
- Job title
- Children's Physiotherapy Service Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07701 211377
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